Malaysia deports 217 Indonesian migrant workers over immigration issues

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The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur repatriated 217 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) detained in Malaysia due to immigration issues. The workers arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Thursday (April 23, 2026).

The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur (KBRI) repatriated 217 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) from Malaysia due to immigration problems.

The workers had been detained at a Malaysian immigration depot. They arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang, Selangor, in a Malaysian immigration truck on Thursday (April 23, 2026).

KBRI Kuala Lumpur facilitated the return of these migrant workers following their detention. The incident highlights challenges faced by Indonesian workers in the neighboring country.

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